A Southern Cali Superfecta Sunday

Summer Turf season is upon us. On this Superfecta Sunday we take a look at an excellent mile Turf race in Southern California.

Santa Anita Race 7 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Optional Claiming}

A strong field of ten will hit the grass in this feature event. There is enough speed to keep the pace rolling nicely. These gals have speed figures that are exceptionally close. It could be anyone's race. Our task is to knit together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#3 Persephone (Prat / Eurton) might have a slight edge coming into this with the second highest last out speed number and two powerful peaking workouts. She loves the distance and the Santa Anita Turf. A daughter of Real Solution, she should track the pace efficiently and quicken in the stretch. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Miss Flawless [FR] (G. Franco / Miller) should challenge coming out of a grade three event with an acceptable speed number and putting in three superb peaking workouts. She has faced stronger in her native France and here, stateside. A daughter of Siyouni [FR], she should get the pace to blaze into the stretch.

#7 Seaside Dancer (M. Garcia / O'Neill) is coming off three consecutive wins and is clearly the one to beat. She holds the highest last out speed number and three stout peaking workouts. This gal should be part of the pace scenario on the front end. A daughter of Fed Biz, she is undefeated at this distance from two starts.

#9 Suprema (Desormeaux / Desormeaux) should contend as she continues to improve with each start. This gal has a couple of competitive last out speed numbers and three sound peaking workouts. A daughter of Strong Mandate she should be forwardly placed seeking good position for the stretch run.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Persephone  +  #8 Miss Flawless [FR]  +  #7 Seaside Dancer  +  #9 Suprema.



Stakes Saturday Results
Penn National R11.  Penn Mile--G2.  Our show pick, Fluminense, finished 5th.
We were unsuccessful with our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel.
Superfecta went 1-3-4-2.
Bankroll tumbles to 10 Cents. We will supplement with a Lincoln for today's racing.

Stakes Saturday in Pennsylvania

On this Stakes Saturday we enjoy an exciting Turf mile in legendary Pennsylvania.

Penn National Race 11 {Penn Mile~G2~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A nice field of eight will hit the PA Turf in this annual competition. There is some speed to set decent fractions. Speed numbers are very close among this bunch. Not a single one of these hombre's have traveled over the Penn National course. It should be one of the best graded stakes races on the day.

#2 Thread of Blue (L. Saez / McLaughlin) should be able to wire this field in a controlled pace on the front end. He holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route and one solid workout. A son of Hard Spun, he is 100% in the money from three starts at this distance.

#6 The Black Album [FR] (Carmouche / Brisset) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This lad is 62% in the money over the Turf from eight starts. A son of Wootton Bassett [GB], he should track this crew closely and explode into the stretch.

#9 Fluminense (E. Gonzalez / Asmussen) should contend with the second highest last out speed number at a sprint and two superb peaking workouts. He is 80% in the money from five career starts. A son of More Than Ready he should love getting back onto the Turf. Keeping our thin budget in mind we'll secure a show be on him.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Casa Creed (Alvarado / Mott) appears to be ready to take another step forward with three good last out speed figs and two robust workouts. This guy should be tracking and closing gallantly in the stretch. A son of Jimmy Creed, he holds the second highest (tie) speed number at this distance.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#2 Thread of Blue  /  #6 The Black Album [FR],  #9 Fluminense.  #3 Casa Creed.




Last Holiday Monday (5/27) Results
Pimlico R6.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Tap the Moment, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Lemon Zip, won (1st) for show money of $3.60.
Superfecta went 6-5-1-3.
Bankroll dips to $5.10.

Belmont Stakes Day

A beautiful Stakes Saturday allows us to take a peek at expansive Belmont Park for the third jewel of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes.

Belmont Park Race 11 {BELMONT STAKES~G1~1 1/2 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of eleven will go to the gate in this competitive running of the Belmont Stakes. There is enough speed to create an honest pace. Speed figures are fairly close which allows any of these in here that can get the distance a chance to trot over to the winners circle. Of course all are Triple Crown Nominees, three exiting the Preakness and five exiting the Kentucky Derby. There are three new shooters to make the run. It should be an extremely exciting running of the Belmont.

#7 Irish War Cry (Maragh / Motion) is back in the familiar settings of New York. He holds the second highest speed number over dirt and has put in two strong workouts prepping for the big race. This guy seems to have a good race, bad race pattern going. Luckily, if that holds true, he should be ready for a fine race today. This son of Curlin, should travel close to the pace and get first jump in the stretch.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Tapwrit (J. Ortiz / Pletcher) should challenge as he moves forward in a distance he should enjoy. He holds the fourth highest last out (tie) speed number, a two race progression, and three solid workouts. This lad holds the third highest speed number over the dirt. A son of Tapit, he should be tracking and closing gallantly.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 J Boys Echo (Albarado / Romans) could be sitting on a top race. He holds the highest speed number on the dirt and has put in two dynamite workouts in preparation. This guy should also be part of the tracking and closing crew. A son of Mineshaft, distance will be his best friend today.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Multiplier (Rosario / Walsh) should be in the mix with a couple of very good last out speed numbers, a five race progression, and two superb peaking workouts. This guy is within striking distance of the four highest speed numbers over dirt. A son of The Factor, he is another seeking to catch a swift pace as he readies for the stretch run.

#6 Lookin At Lee (I. Ortiz / Asmussen) is a model of consistency as he finished in the top four in the previous two Triple Crown races. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two hearty workouts. He should be closing swiftly going into the stretch. A son of Lookin At Lucky, he should acquit himself well at this distance.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Irish War Cry  /  #2 Tapwrit  /  #4 J. Boys Echo  /  #10 Multiplier, #6 Lookin At Lee.

Last Stakes Saturday (6/3) Results

Penn National.  Penn Mile--G2.  Our first pick, Big Score, finished 2nd for show money of $3.20.  Our second pick, Cistron, finished 3rd for show money of $3.20.  Our third pick, Frostmourne, won (1st) for show money of $3.20.  Superfecta went 8-74-5.

Bankroll gains 50 cents to settle at $14.35.

 

Stakes Saturday in Wonderful Pennsylvnia

Hitting the Turf in Pennsylvania on this Stakes Saturday.

Penn National Race 9 {Penn Mile~G2~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A great field of nine will hit the green in this annual contest. There is plenty of speed to maintain a rapid pace. Speed numbers are very close creating a highly competitive event. There are four Triple Crown nominees among the group. Top notch trainers and jockeys will compete for the stacks. It should be a superb race on a beautiful day at Penn National.

#7 Big Score (Castellano / Yakteen) ships in to take on this talented crew. he shows the highest (tie) last out speed number, a six race progression, and two fine workouts. He loves the Turf and the distance. A son of Mr. Big, he should take up a tracking position and slice through the stretch.

$2 WIN  / $3 SHOW.

#4 Cistron (P. Lopez / Sadler) ships in from Santa Anita seeking capture this prestigious race. He shares the highest last out speed number, holds a two race progression, and has put in three dynamic workouts. Another that relishes the turf and the distance, he should be part of the front running group. A son of The Factor, he is 87% in the money from eight starts.

$2 SHOW.

#8 Frostmourne (I. Ortiz / Clement) should challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four diligent workouts over the Turf. He should track the pace closely ready to strike in the stretch. A son of Speightstown, he is in top form with a 75% in the money record from four starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Time to Travel (Prado / Matz) should be a factor in this race as he makes the surface switch from dirt to Turf. He shares the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid peaking workouts. A son of Hard Spun, he should enjoy the Turf surface while being forwardly placed.

#6 Holiday Stone (L. Saez / Weaver) should be in the hunt with a tremendous effort two starts back at Keeneland. He has a couple of good last out speed numbers and one hearty workout. This son of Harlan's Holiday, has the tactical speed to stay the course.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Big Score  /  #4 Cistron  /  #8 Frostmourne  /  #3 Time to Travel, #6 Holiday Stone.

Last Stakes Saturday (5/27) Results

Arlington International R8.  Arlington Classic--G3.  Our first pick, Parlor, finished 3rd for show money of $4.20.  Our second pick, Fast and Accurate, finished 4th.

Superefecta went 8-3-7-6.

Bankroll dips to $8.85. Lets supplement with a Lincoln for todays race.